nunhood

American

[nuhn-hood] / ˈnʌn hʊd /

noun

the status, vocation, or responsibilities of a nun.

ˈnunhood British

/ ˈnʌnhʊd /

noun

the condition, practice, or character of a nun
nuns collectively

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Etymology

Origin of nunhood

First recorded in 1805–15; nun ¹ + -hood

Example Sentences

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“For them,” she said, “nunhood was a declaration of independence.”

From Washington Post

In the former was Greta Gerwig, who channeled nunhood and hid away the shape of her earthly form.

From Slate

Farewell nunhood, never shall I enter thy state.

From Project Gutenberg

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